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Cambridge International School Bratislava offers a Cambridge-based education from primary through A‑levels, with an optional Slovak Maturita Year 14. The school combines Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications with the Slovak National Curriculum under accreditation by the Slovak Ministry of Education, and it welcomes a diverse community of more than 25 nationalities. In Primary (Years 2–6), teaching is in English and covers core subjects with reading emphasis supported by Accelerated Reader and Read, Write Inc. The Secondary programme (Years 7–13) follows the Cambridge framework, preparing students for IGCSEs and A‑Levels, alongside the option to graduate with Slovak Maturita. A dedicated Careers & University Guidance team and Unifrog support students' university progression. Facilities include science and computer labs, art and music rooms, a fully equipped gym, a library, and the Cambridge Creative Center for KS5. The campus hosts a strong arts and sports program, with performances, gallery visits, and international competitions.
Annual fees
€17,000 – 18,250
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum
Galileo High School in Slovakia provides an English-language education for ages 3 to 18, delivering the Pearson Edexcel curriculum with a Slovak-English approach. Most subjects are taught in English using textbooks; Slovak Language is taught in Slovak and Mathematics is offered in both Slovak and English. With class sizes around 16, the school emphasises individualized learning and aligns with Slovak Ministry standards. It is Ministry-approved and part of the Slovak school network, with the rector of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra guarantor of learning. Galileo is accredited by the Ministry of Education and is an OxfordAQA International Centre as well as the first International Pearson Edexcel Centre in Slovakia. Online learning is supported via Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, with resources and grades shared via Teams. The campus comprises a building, a playground and sport area, learning rooms. Extras include Summer School, competitions, internships, and exchanges with partner schools.
English International School of Bratislava (EISB) is a fully authorised IB World School offering the three-programme continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6 to 15, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 16 to 18. The school serves ages 3–18 in Slovakia, delivering an international curriculum in English. Students benefit from an expansive extracurricular programme, with over 30 clubs each year spanning sports, music, robotics, science, languages, coding and arts. Distinctive features include Culture Weeks celebrating more than 30 represented cultures and a strong emphasis on the CAS framework, along with Personal Project and Extended Essay for independent inquiry. The school supports internships, Olympiads and Model United Nations, and offers a broad range of after-school activities in drama, art and crafts. Parents can access Masterclasses and workshops through the Parents Association, reinforcing a collaborative international community. The environment welcomes international families globally.
C.S. Lewis Bilingual High School offers a five-year bilingual program for students aged 13 to 18, taught in English and Slovak. The curriculum supports studying core subjects in English while meeting Slovak graduation requirements and earning language certificates recognised in the EU/USA. Freshman English totals 13 hours weekly, with intensive language preparation and courses in English, Literature and Writing; a year-end Summer Semester Test accounts for 30% of the English grade. From Sophomore to Super Senior, English instruction is reduced to 4–6 hours weekly; Sophomore Year includes English and American Literature and an end-of-semester English project. Junior Year adds British Literature and an Aptis test at year end. Senior Year focuses on maturita preparation with Ready for C1 Advanced, and graduates reach C1 English with state-language exams optionally in cooperation with the Language School at Palisády 38. The school marks its 20th anniversary with Eagle & Child project promoting entrepreneurship.
The British International School Bratislava (BISB) is a British international day school serving ages 2 to 18 across three campuses in Dubravka, set in peaceful, green surroundings about 20 minutes from Bratislava. BISB offers a coherent curriculum from EYFS and the English National Curriculum up to Year 9, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The school draws students from more than 40 countries and has collaborative links with Nord Anglia Education, MIT and The Juilliard School, including life-changing expeditions to Tanzania. Facilities include six science laboratories, an ICT suite with EdTech, libraries, and a 200-seat theatre. The Creative Arts Centre, design and technology rooms, a dance studio and music rooms support performing and visual arts. BISB also offers extensive sporting facilities, 70+ clubs and a strong emphasis on global projects and wellbeing, with high IB results in 2025 for BISB students worldwide.
Annual fees
€12,640 – 27,530
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
